Beer-B-Que, Waterloo, IL

Two of Waterloos most fun clubs, The Waterloo Optimist Club and The Ferm Homebrew Club are teaming up to host the 5th annual Beer-B-Que Competition! You do not want to miss this event!

It's a fun time chatting (and enjoying their products) with BBQ'ers and homebrewers at this beautiful outdoor setting on Main Street!

This beer and BBQ tasting event and competition will be held in Waterloo on Main Street at the Monroe County Courthouse Square on Saturday, May 11 from 12 PM to 4 PM. Tickets required for entry and sampling. We will be offering several different types of tickets for sale.

$35 Combination Homebrew & BBQ tasting (price goes to $45 after May 1)

$20 Designated Driver option (no beer), (price goes to $25 after May 1)

$10 Junior Pitmaster: Children 6-12 BBQ only tasting (price goes to $12.50 after May 1)

BBQ tasting 12 PM-4 PM:
Each combination wristband and designated driver ticket includes samples of BBQ while available. The Waterloo Optimist Club is committed to having plenty of great BBQ on site to sample. You won’t leave hungry!

Homebrew tasting 12PM-4 PM:
Must be 21 to participate and drink samples. Each paid entry includes a commemorative glass with the Beer-B-Que logo. It also includes samples of homebrewed beer hand-crafted by members of The Ferm Homebrew Club of Monroe County as well as other brewers representing other clubs in the St. Louis area. Each paid entry will help decide the best beer at the event with the winning beer to be brewed at Stubborn German Brewing Company in Waterloo. The Ferm members are super excited to show off their creations and there will be a huge selection of beer styles to sample from!

Brewers and BBQers will be set up next to one another to allow patrons that purchase the combination wristband to sample both beer and food as they walk through the event grounds.

All proceeds from the event go to help the Waterloo Optimist Club do what they do best. Help the youth in the Waterloo area by supporting projects that benefit them both monetarily by donating to youth in need and giving to worthy youth causes in the community as well as physically doing the work to build things like the skate park, roller hockey rink, playgrounds, walking paths, etc.

Must be 21 to purchase combination wristband. Ticket and photo ID is required for entry. Kids are welcome. If they're eating BBQ and between ages 6-12, they need a junior pitmaster ticket. No tickets required for kids under 6. Wristbands will be required for anyone who is tasting. This event is rain or shine. No refunds will be given.

Paper tickets are available at Stubborn German Brewing Compay, 119 South Main Street, Waterloo, IL 62298. Tickets are cash only and no service fee.